Dreams during the second trimester

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If you’re having strange dreams, which may or may not feature growing bumps and babies, try not to worry. You’re probably thinking much more about your changing body and feeling a mixture of anxiety and excitement about becoming a mum.

However, if you’re worried by your dreams, talking about them with your partner, a friend or family member, or your midwife will help you (DH 2009, NHS 2009).

Although it's impossible to say what dreams you may have, some images are more likely to appear at particular stages of pregnancy. Read on to find out about dreams that are typical for the second trimester.

Why am I dreaming about animals?

At this stage, it’s common to dream of baby-like animals, such as puppies, chicks and kittens. These are often cuddly and cute, but sometimes they may appear threatening.

It depends on how you feel about your pregnancy, partner and situation. It's only natural if the imminent arrival of a new creature in your home causes a few anxieties.

Experts say that dreaming of friendly animals represents a good relationship between the dreamer and her instincts. The animals in your dreams may develop from sea creature to land mammal, repeating the journey of our ancient ancestors.

At other times you may dream of your unborn child. Your feelings about your dream baby may reveal something about how you view birth and motherhood at this stage of your pregnancy.

Why am I having erotic dreams?

Sometimes you may wake up after a wild, sensuous dreams about an old boyfriend or other male friend. Don’t be alarmed! This is quite normal.

Erotic dreams are more likely as you get larger, and tend to occur from six months onwards. Often they reflect your anxieties about your changing figure and its effect on your sex life.

Of course, sex is more awkward during the final months of pregnancy. If you’re missing the regularity, variety or intensity of your pre-pregnancy sex life, you may compensate for it in your dreams.

Or it may be that you feel insecure about how attractive you are now. You may well be feeling irritable from sleepless nights, or feeling you have no control over your changing body shape. Erotic dreams during pregnancy simply offer reassurance that you are still sexy, alluring and loveable.

Why am I having nightmares where I feel so vulnerable?

You may find yourself tortured by nightmares that your partner is having an affair. You may picture strange women propositioning him. These types of dream express your sense of insecurity about holding your partner’s love through a time of great change.

It's only natural to feel vulnerable while you're pregnant. You are more dependent than ever upon the goodwill and support of those around you, especially your partner. It’s not surprising you may fear losing him.

For most women, happily, the insecurity is unfounded and passes. In fact, going through the experience of preparing for and giving birth to your baby is likely to bring you and your partner closer together.

Your partner may also be having some interesting dreams. Why not ask him and compare your experiences?

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I having nightmares I wake up sweating , I dream I'm getting raped , my family getting hurt or dead I also dream of the person who baby I'm carrying we not together so I'm doing this alone I dream of him but I want nothing to do with him why am I dreaming of him if he doesn't cross my mind only in my dreams why ?

Can i post ics? 20wk us says boy. But is sooo unclear in legs butt etc and ive seen many others including my sons in 2011, soo... wanting 2nd opinions and going to have more advanced us in future anyway, due to health issues (pleural effusions) just like my son had.
Just wondering if anyone else is as skeptical as i am..

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